Why Japanese put a towel on their head, during hot spring??

Answer 1

♡It's quite simple really, most onsen don't want you to put towels into the onsen itself! Easy solution, put it on your head! Take a look:
http://www.a3mj.com/termavital/imagen/0003_onsen2.jpg
That small towel is known as a 'humility towel' or 'modesty towel'. When you go to an onsen - hot spring- you usually get a big towel for drying the whole body off before putting your yukatta or clothes back on IN the changing area. The small towel is used to pat off the excess water AFTER you step out of the onsen and for *covering the body when walking around the onsen area. You shouldn't go back into the changing area dripping wet. Some people don't want their towels soaking wet. The area surrounding the onsen is often very wet. Thus, the people put their small towels on their heads. The people who don't really mind just set it someplace along side the outside of the onsen. Most men just carry the small towel with them. ～It DOES catch the sweat too though, I won't deny that!
Take a look at onsen etiquette here:
* Do not bring your large towel into the bath, most baths provide a small "humility" towel to cover yourself with.
* Washing clothes is not allowed. (wash cloths)
* Dry yourself with a towel before returning to the changing area.
http://www.outdoorjapan.com/onsen/onsen-introduction.html
Hope this helps!
～★I go to hot spring often here in Japan with my Japanese hubby and friends.♡

Answer 2

Towel On Head

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Twikfat's correct! It acts as a sweat band - you know, the sort that athletes wear in YOUR country! (Joggers too, probably! At least in the summer..!)

But a sweat band has elastic, and can be constricting in outrageously hot weather. A thin towel can be adjusted to fit comfortably, and still absorb the sweat that would otherwise get in your eyes or trickle annoyingly down your face..!
; )

Answer 5

cos of sweat.
but most important reason is..... especially lady need to hide their body by a towel.

Answer 6

because it is the only reasonable dry place to put it. I think.
everywhere else is wet.
But enjoy - it is a pleasure beyond description.

Answer 7

I have been living here for more than 2 years and I still laugh when I see it! It is generally, the blue collar worker types that do this!

Answer 8

coz its hot and you dont want to be seen with sweat drops all over your face.